Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 5PU
10 simple reasons to choose Crabtree Junior School
State junior school (academy converter) in Harpenden.
For pupils aged 7 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Crabtree Junior School
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Harpenden and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 0.5 miles.
On average, 31.8 pupils per class and 28.2 pupils per teacher.
In the top 3% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. 60% of pupils go on to Sir John Lawes School, and 20% to St George's School at the end of Year 6.
Core subjects are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 30% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Two choirs and an orchestra. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2009.
Find another school near Crabtree Junior School
Independent Prep Schools
Aldwickbury School (1.1 miles); St Hilda's School, Harpenden (1.4 miles); The King's School, Harpenden, Junior department (1.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
High Beeches Primary School (0.2 miles); St Dominic Catholic Primary School, Harpenden (0.5 miles); Manland Primary School (0.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The King's School, Harpenden (1.8 miles); The King's School, Harpenden (1.8 miles); St Albans High School for Girls (4.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Sir John Lawes School (0.8 miles); Sir John Lawes School (0.8 miles); St George's School (1 mile).